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Deputy General Manager – Brand New Opening
Industry leading Family Entertainment Brand
Crawley
c£35k plus bonuses
I am recruiting for an exciting leisure job in Crawley, this will be a brand new opening - so a really exciting project to develop and mould a team from scratch. This is a great opportunity to work for a leisure operator with some great expansion plans over the next 2-3 years. This is a leisure job not to be missed!
We are ideally looking for a Deputy General Manager with significant experience of managing health club, a leisure or hospitality venue, which is multi faceted. You will need to be commercially strong and a natural leader. You will need to work with a smile on your face and help the team to provide an unforgettable experience to each and every customer. We want someone who leads from the front and isn't afraid to get stuck in to help the teams across all departments. The site is due to open later this year so we are ideally looking to speak to candidates with experience of new openings or at least to be excited from the start.
You will have a fun and engaging personality, leading your team to be the best they can be and provide a proactive and fun environment for everyone who visits the site. You will be managing a large team as well as a wide range of front line service staff.
What's in it for you?
We are extremely keen to speak to experienced managers who are looking for a new challenge with an ambitious company with exciting plans in 2026 and beyond. Ideally I am looking to speak to candidates who are Managers working in a multi-faceted business. This could be a holiday park, family entertainment centre, trampoline park, bowling or any other leisure business.
What do we need from you?
* At least 4 years’ management experience within the Leisure/Hospitality Industry
* The ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends
* Enthusiastic and proactive – you must be able to think on your feet
* The ability to lead, manage and motivate a team
* Results driven
* Approachable by customers and your team
Your recruiter for this role is Helen Horton, Account Director at Love Recruitment group, and can be contacted simply by applying for the role below. Helen and Love Recruitment specialise in recruitment for the whole fitness & leisure sector and work on a number of jobs in the fitness & leisure industry. If keen to be considered please ‘Apply Now’.